ill
Usage
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The adjective ill is more mild than evil or wicked, and it appears mainly in certain fixed expressions: ill will; ill-natured. Evil applies to that which violates or leads to the violation of moral law: evil practices. Wicked implies willful and determined doing of what is very wrong: a wicked plan. Bad is the broadest and simplest term: a bad man; bad habits.Example Sentences
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"They put up a really good fight but there was so much ill discipline," he told Match of the Day.
From BBC
As Khanna put it, “something is really deeply ill about America, and really hurting.”
From Salon
Transplant is seen as a last resort, Dr Holm explained, telling reporters that individuals must be significantly ill and have a limited life expectancy before a lung transplant can be deemed appropriate.
From BBC
Her husband was seriously ill at the time.
From BBC
Trends in hospital data tends to lag behind community spread as it takes some time for people to get ill enough to seek hospital care.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
